# Senior IT Strategy Consultant (vCTO)

**Company:** [Focus Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/j6TQo4sVqdUNdqSiMkwWkZ.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

### **Senior IT Strategy Consultant (vCTO)**

(Internal Job Level Reference: Senior Specialist)

**UK • Hybrid • Competitive salary + benefits**

Focus Group is looking for a **Senior IT Strategy Consultant** to deliver fractional **vCTO/vCIO** services across a portfolio of SME–enterprise clients. You’ll work directly with boards and C‑suite stakeholders, shaping long-term technology strategy, driving transformation, and providing clear, practical guidance on the use of AI within their organisations.

### **What you’ll do**

-   Lead 6–8 concurrent vCTO/vCIO client engagements.
-   Conduct technology assessments and develop multi‑year strategies and roadmaps.
-   Present strategic recommendations to boards and executive teams.
-   Advise clients on the practical use of AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic Claude) to support productivity and decision‑making.
-   Lead digital transformation initiatives, including cloud migration and application modernisation.
-   Develop technology operating models, governance frameworks, budgets, and business cases.
-   Support vendor strategy, contract negotiation, and technology risk management.
-   Contribute to consulting methodology development and support business development activities.
-   Build strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.

## Requirements

### **What you’ll bring**

-   Senior technology leadership experience (CTO, CIO, Head of Technology, etc.).
-   A proven track record delivering major transformation programmes (£500k–£5m+).
-   Strong capability in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and roadmap development.
-   Familiarity with modern AI tools and the ability to advise customers on responsible and valuable use cases.
-   Strong knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
-   Excellent communication and board‑level presentation skills.
-   Consulting, fractional CxO, or interim leadership experience preferred.
-   Strong commercial and financial acumen, including ROI modelling.
-   Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

### **Nice to have**

-   Certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, Azure Architect, PMP/PRINCE2 or Agile.
-   AI or data-related training.
-   Experience in regulated sectors or M&A environments.
-   Background in software engineering, DevOps, or enterprise applications.
-   Thought leadership or speaking experience